For years, Missouri's child care shortage has been more than a family challenge -- it's been a quiet brake on our economy. When parents can't find reliable affordable care, they can't consistently ...

A new program aimed at making childcare more affordable for middle-income families is set to begin in Missouri next month. JEFFERSON CITY — A new program is set to drop in Missouri in November, with ...

Missouri's childcare system is teetering on the brink of collapse and the consequences for our state's children, families, and economy are dire. Despite the critical role that early childhood care and ...

The state of Missouri has introduced a pioneering approach to early childhood education costs, promoting a cost-sharing program that lightens the financial load on families. Dubbed 'Missouri Child ...